Are national government business grants available to help women and minorities?

There are national government grants that are available to help eligible women and minorities, as well as general programmes that are not as gender or ethnic specific. To apply for a grant, you should meet the qualifications for the programme. However, no one will be turned away because of their race or gender. There are special programmes which are only available to women or minorities. There are also programmes for seniors, the disabled, and veterans. To learn more about what grants are available currently, fill out the form on our web site. You may also ring us up at the UKStartups.org by ringing freephone, 020 3880 8554.

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